The Comparative Analysis :

MINI Cooper SD 5-door (14 - 17) vs. VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14)

€ 27,300
MINI Cooper SD 5-door (14 - 17) MINI Cooper SD 5-door
€ 23,700
 VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14) VW Polo GTI
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The MINI Cooper SD 5-door is 1.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Polo GTI.
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo GTI
56.1
Blueprint MINI Cooper SD 5-door (14 - 17)
68
76.1
57.2
Blueprint VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14)
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.1 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint MINI Cooper SD 5-door (14 - 17)
101.1
157.7
Blueprint VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14)
97.2
156.5
157.7 in
Length
156.5 in
101.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo GTI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
MINI Cooper SD 5-door (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.75 %
VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14)

General

MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo GTI
F55
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
168 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI

Performance

MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo GTI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper SD 5-door

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

▶ REPLAY
17.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
17.13 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
40 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
57 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
47 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
606 mi
Range
474 mi
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
606 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
84.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
111.8 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
84.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft